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    Can a broody chicken hatch duck eggs?

    Hi, Similar question: I am interested in hatching a few ducklings under one of my hens (if and when they go broody). But I have a flock of 14 hens--how will the other hens treat the little ducklings once they've hatched? And I'd like to move the ducklings in with the ducks eventually (four...
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    Broody hen hatching duck eggs?

    Hi, Similar question: I am interested in hatching a few ducklings under one of my hens (if and when they go broody). But I have a flock of 14 hens--how will the other hens treat the little ducklings once they've hatched? And I'd like to move the ducklings in with the ducks (four ducks, one...
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    Raising Ducks?

    I have Khaki Campbell ducks and I have raised them for eggs. People also raise ducks for meat. The duck eggs taste very similar, but you may notice a difference. The eggs are generally bigger than chicken eggs. The white of the eggs are also more solid, i.e., not as watery as chicken egg whites...
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    Barred Rocks vs.,Silver Laced Wyaindottes?

    I would choose the Wyandottes as Barred Rocks can be bossy. But I don't know much else about either. BYC has some good info about different breeds.
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    When to expect eggs

    I don't know much about Cayugas, but I have Khaki Campbells. They each lay an egg a day, skipping a day every week or so. So they are very consistent.
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    what would you do?

    I would call your town's department of agriculture, just to be safe. You should be able to find the number online.
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    Breed of black chick with yellow spot

    Thanks! We called the hatchery and asked them and yes, they are Barred Rocks. Good job!
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    Breed of black chick with yellow spot

    Can anyone tell me what breed this is? These are completely black with a yellow spot on their head and a yellow tummy/bottom. Pic from top.
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    Unexpected Rooster Questions

    Alright, I will see what I can do about selling them. Right now I can't tell them apart because I have several different breeds and they are the same breeds as the ones I purchased. Thanks for your help.
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    Unexpected Rooster Questions

    Donrae, The problem is I have no where to keep the roosters separately. I'm afraid I'll have to process them early or sell/give them away. I just don't have the space to keep them for longer. Plus, as I said, it's illegal here to have roosters.
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    Unexpected Rooster Questions

    Thank you all for the input. I will think about it and talk to my family too. Any other thoughts or ideas are welcome.
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    Unexpected Rooster Questions

    Today I received my order of 15 chicks. As I placed them in the brooder, I realized that there were a bunch more than I ordered. Turns out 10 were added (without charge) as MALES FOR WARMTH. I was not expecting that. So I now have 25 chicks and am trying to figure out what to do. I can't keep...
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    Help: Duck loosing feathers right before winter!

    Hello, I have a similar problem. In the last like 2 days, by 7 month old drake has been loosing feathers on his chest. What is the cause and what is the solution?? Help please..
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    How do ducks fair in the winter???

    Thanks for your thoughts! That really helps.
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    Proper feed for laying ducks

    One more thing: what about feeding them wheat a well? Or at least the drake? You put it in a large container filled with water, right?
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